Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Chickenpox

Sam has chickenpox. Tom had it a few years ago, and had to miss Cropredy. I can't remember if Eleanor has had it. I don't think she has.

Ed and I have already had it. I got it when I was 18 and started an epidemic - I gave it to Ed, Steph, Steph's boyfriend and who knows who else. Chickenpox is really horrible when you're an adult. I had a high fever with hallucinations. Ed collapsed in a train station and everyone stepped over him assuming he was a drunk. It's much better to get it when you're young when the symptoms are less severe and you get a week off school, with your mum taking care of you.

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When my nephew was four, I took him on a day out to London. He was grouchy and tetchy all day and said he wanted to go home.I thought he was being stubborn, got cross and insisted we see all the sights we'd planned.When we finally got home, his mum took one look at him and said rather acidly, I think you'll find he's got chickenpox. Oh dear.Hope Sam gets better quickly.

Hi Sam! Have you been kissing the chickens? That's one way of catching chickenpox. Anyway, don't go kissing elephants cos if you get elephantpox you turn grey and your nose grows huge. Did you know that? Lots of love from Gangan.

Well don't worry Sam, Robo-raptors are so tough and technologically advanced that they can't catch chickenpox, particularly if he keeps his scarf around his neck, so it's ok to play with him and, you never know, maybe some of his toughness and advancedness will rub off on you and help you get better!

On the other hand Uncle Andrew has never had chickenpox, so make sure you tell mummy not to come around to ours for cups of coffee for the next couple of weeks!!

The coolest thing I remember about having chickenpox was when one on the side of my nose came off when I was blowing it on hanky. To this day I have a dint which looks like I've had my nose pierced, in the right light, when the wind's blowing in the right direction. Sam, love you millions. From aunty Stephy xxx